CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $5,679
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,332
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Laredo Medical Center is $5,679. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,332. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 15.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,332

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,679

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$356.43

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $356.43 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $5,332 (1496%)
Insurance Median: $5,679 (1593%)
Cash: $5,332 (1496% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,679 (1593% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $356.43 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1593% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1493%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Medicaid / KanCare $312 - $632 88%
Molina $312 - $634 88%
UnitedHealthcare $312 - $5,511 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $318 - $4,215 89%
Amerigroup $328 92%
Cigna $328 - $12,375 92%
Superior $328 - $665 92%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $335 94%
Veterans Eval Services $337 95%
Humana $345 97%
Medicare (plans) $345 97%
Node Champva $350 98%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $350 98%
Node Va $350 98%
Tricare $350 98%
Triwest $350 98%
Aetna $355 - $11,215 100%
American Health $359 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $361 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $362 102%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $362 102%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $368 103%
Industrial Rehab $403 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $438 123%
Node Molina Health Exchange $582 163%
Node Brookshire Brothers $613 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $652 183%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $666 187%
Health Smart $666 - $13,535 187%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $701 197%
Tx Work Comp $701 197%
Lonestar Athletic $750 210%
Imo Work Comp $806 226%
Node Naphcare $806 226%
Self Pay $1,205 - $2,514 338%
Tx Workforce Commission $5,679 - $6,381 1593%
Mutual Of Omaha $11,186 - $18,369 3138%
Multiplan Primary $12,907 - $14,502 3621%
Medical Control $14,284 - $16,049 4008%
Accountable Health Plans $14,628 - $17,403 4104%
Health Headquarters $14,628 - $16,436 4104%
Multiplan $14,972 - $16,823 4201%
Nha $15,144 - $17,016 4249%
Galaxy Health Network $15,230 - $17,113 4273%
Cchn $15,488 - $17,403 4345%
Nppn Plan Vista $15,488 - $17,403 4345%
Ppo Next $15,488 - $17,403 4345%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals